1. Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - July 18, 2011A REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AT 7: o0
P.M., MONDAY, DULY 18, 2011, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL IN
KALISPELL, MONTANA. MAYOR TAMMI FISHER PRESIDED. COUNCIL MEMBERS
KARI GABRIEL, BOB HAFFERMAN, RANDY KENYON, DUANE LARSON, WAYNE
SAVERUD AND JEFF ZAUNER WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL MEMBER JIM ATKINSON
ARRIVED AT 7: 02 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBER TIM KLUESNER WAS ABSENT.
Also present. City Manager Jane Howington, City Attorney Charles Harball, City Clerk Theresa
White, Chief of Police Roger Nasset, Finance Director Amy Robertson, Public Works Director Bill
Shaw, and Deputy City Clerk Judi Funk.
Mayor Fisher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance_
A. AGENDA APPROVAL
Larson moved to approve the Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion_
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Atkinson and Kluesner absent.
B. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
1 _ Council Minutes — Regular Meeting — July 5, 2011
2_ Ordinance 1700 — Initial Zoning Request — Todd and Theresa Cardin — 2nd Reading
Todd and Theresa Cardin are requesting an R-2 Residential zoning designation on
approximately one -quarter of an acre located on the west side of South Woodland Drive at
the intersection of South Woodland Drive and the southern lane of Quincy Loop_ Ordinance
1700 passed unanimously on first reading on July 5 with Mayor Fisher absent_
3. Proclamation - Flathead Care Glacier Rally in the Rockies Weekend
Kenyon moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded.
There was no discussion_
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kluesner absent.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
D. PUBLIC HEARING — FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
Mayor Fisher opened the public hearing_
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Proponents
None.
Qpponents
None.
Mayor Fisher closed the public hearing_
E. PUBLIC HEARING — STREET ABANDONMENT, KNOLL' S ADDITION
Mayor Fisher opened the public hearing_
Proponents
Robert Lehman, 1490 Memory Lane, stated he is in favor of the abandonment, but is concerned
about how it will effect his septic and sewer_
Qpponents
None.
Mayor Fisher closed the public hearing.
F. REPORTS/RECOMIVIENDATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL ACTION
FIl. RESOLUTION 5510 — STREET ABANDONMENT, KNOLL' S ADDITION
This is a resolution to abandon a small portion of Grandview Avenue, an undeveloped city property
in the Knoll's Addition_
Harball answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Saverud moved Resolution 5510, a resolution to abandon Grandview Avenue, located in Block
4 of Knoll's Addition. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kluesner absent.
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F12. ENGINEER OF RECORD — WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Eight firms submitted Statements of Qualifications for improvements to the city's water system.
Staff recommended Morrison-Maierle Engineering be selected as the Engineer of Record for the
project_
Howington gave a report and Shaw answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Kenyon moved Morrison Maierle Engineering be selected as the Engineer of Record for the
Water System Improvements Project. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
Hafferman commented these are simple projects and could be done in-house; therefore he is
abstaining from the vote.
The motion carried upon roll call vote with Atkinson, Gabriel, Kenyon, Larson, Saverud,
Zauner, and Mayor Fisher voting in favor, Hafferman abstaining, and Kluesner absent.
F13. RESOLUTION 5511— EMERGENCY DECLARATION
Resolution 5511 declares the existence of an emergency due to local rivers eroding, damaging and
threatening city and private property_ The declaration of emergency is required to seek access to
state or federal funding assistance.
Howington gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Larson moved Resolution 5511, a resolution to declare the existence of an emergency within
the limits of the City of Kalispell pursuant to MCA 10 3^402 and as a result of extraordinary
spring snow melt causing local rivers to erode, damage and threaten valuable city and private
property. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kluesner absent.
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F14. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT — KALISPELL POLICE
ASSOCIATION
The city manager asked the consent of the city council to execute the collective bargaining
agreement negotiated between the city management and the Kalispell Police Association.
Howington gave a report and answered questions.
Public Comment
None.
Kenyon moved council approve the collective bargaining agreement and authorize the city
manager to execute the agreement with the Kalispell Police Association. The motion was
seconded.
Council Discussion
Saverud praised the KPA and the city manager for putting this together in a timely fashion.
Mayor Fisher also commended the KPA and staff_
The motion carried unanimously upon roll call vote with Kluesner absent.
F15. BOARD APPOINTMENT — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Two letters of interest were received from Dawn Duane Evans and Julia Pierrottet for one opening
on the Architectural Review Committee_
Mayor Fisher recommended that Julia Pierrottet be appointed to the Architectural Review
Committee.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved the council accept the Mayor's recommendation and appoint Julia Pierrottet
to the Architectural Review Committee. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kluesner absent.
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F16. BOARD APPOINTMENT — IMPACT FEE COMMITTEE
Openings still remain on the Impact Fee Committee. Brenda. Talbert has submitted a letter of interest
requesting appointment to one of the vacant seats.
Mayor Fisher recommended that Brenda Talbert be appointed to the Impact Fee Committee_
Public Comment
None.
Larson moved the council accept the Mayor's recommendation and appoint Brenda Talbert to
the Impact Fee Committee. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kluesner absent.
Fn. BOARD MEMBER CONFIRMATION — DOWNTOWN BID
The Downtown Business Improvement District Board of Directors recently voted to appoint Pam
Mower to the board seat vacated by Bill Goodman_ Council confirmation of the appointment is
requested_
Mayor Fisher recommended that Pam Mower be confirmed on the Downtown Business
Improvement District Board of Directors.
Public Comment
None.
Atkinson moved the council accept the Mayor's recommendation and confirm Pam Mower on
the Downtown Business Improvement District Board of Directors. The motion was seconded.
Council Discussion
None.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote with Kluesner absent.
G. MAYOR/COUNCILICITY MANAGER/REPORTS {No Action)
Mayor Fisher congratulated Elena Musz, a Flathead High School senior, for winning the 2011
Alexander Hamilton award for Outstanding Achievement in Community Service_
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Gabriel encouraged people to attend the Glacier Rally in the Rockies classic car parade and the
Hockaday Arts in the Park this weekend_
At Larson's request there was discussion concerning high grass in connection with foreclosed
homes_
H. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Theresa White
City Clerk
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